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It’s not often that an academic study on crime turns into a theatrical production, but that’s just what’s happening tomorrow night in Omaha when “Listen to My Story” takes the stage at KANEKO. The one-time performance will help disseminate the results of a study on crime in North Omaha in a way... more››

We’ve probably all heard the predictions, that in the current disruptive internet and digital age, traditional public libraries don’t have much of a future. They’ve heard it too, but instead of panicking, they’ve adapted and modified their mission. Public libraries in Nebraska are changing their... more››

On the January 12th "Friday LIVE," host Genevieve Randall and guests had lively conversations about: "One Room: Millions of Memories Film Festival" at Homestead National Monument of America; The String Beans new album, their 11th, called "Kiss A Fish;" the Chiara String Quartet's concert at UNL; Dr... more››

In an old building just off 24th street in historic South Omaha, there’s a good chance you’ll find a self-described “fast-talking Polish guy” doing his best to save the legacy of the neighborhood where he’s spent most of his life. He’s opened a museum, a modest tribute to a part of Omaha that’s... more››

Writer Britny Cordera is a living anachronism. Dressed in retro clothing from secondhand stores, she is a frequent site on the sidewalks of Omaha’s Old Market. Her writing tool is secondhand as well. She uses a 1904 Corona typewriter to write poetry on request, delivering catharsis to all who seek... more››

You might not guess it, but Nebraska took in more refugees per capita than any other state last year. For one particular group, Lincoln has become its de facto capital in the U-S, a safe place for people displaced by religious and ethnic persecution. Now, several thousand Yazidi refugees see... more››

After nearly a year of major renovations, the historic Dundee Theater in Omaha is set to re-open later today. Built in 1925, it’s been a nearly constant part of the community for almost a century, and with more than $7 million in upgrades, could be around for a lot longer.